Hot and sour chicken soup II
Hot and sour chicken soup is a delicious and flavorful Chinese dish that typically consists of chicken broth, shredded chicken, mushrooms, tofu, bamboo shoots, and a combination of spicy and tangy ingredients such as vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, and chili peppers. It has a nice balance of heat from the spices and tanginess from the vinegar, making it a comforting and satisfying soup option.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 chicken breast boneless, skinless, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup tofu firm, diced
- 1/4 cup bamboo shoots sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 egg beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the sliced chicken, mushrooms, tofu, bamboo shoots, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Let the soup simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Slowly pour in the cornstarch mixture while stirring continuously to thicken the soup.
- Drizzle the beaten egg into the soup while stirring gently to create egg ribbons.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the hot and sour chicken soup hot, garnished with chopped green onions and cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 24g (8%)Protein: 23g (46%)Fat: 3g (5%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 82mg (27%)Sodium: 1462mg (64%)Potassium: 380mg (11%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 156IU (3%)Vitamin C: 7mg (8%)Calcium: 78mg (8%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
